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Weekly
Staff News & Updates
March 13, 2023
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Changes to Oregon Masking Laws | |
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On Friday, Mar. 3 the Oregon Health Authority announced that as of Apr. 3, it will rescind provisions in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 333-019-1011 that require workers in health care settings to wear masks. This means that those working at or visiting school-based health centers, and school nurses or staff members providing service under direction of a school nurse, will no longer be required by the state to wear a mask when providing services in a school health care setting.
However, as has been the case with previous revisions to masking regulations, school districts are allowed to adopt additional masking requirements, policies, and procedures.
Therefore, the following guidelines will remain in effect for HSD:
- Face Coverings Required
- Medically fragile classrooms when staff are performing aerosolizing procedures.
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Students and staff in isolation rooms or health rooms who are exhibiting symptoms of a communicable disease and the staff who are working with them.
- As needed to manage a specific situation in a classroom, cohort, or school.
- Face Coverings Strongly Recommended
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Students and staff in health rooms who are not exhibiting symptoms of a communicable disease and the staff who are working with them.
- On days 6 through 10 following a COVID infection.
- For 10 days after last exposure to someone with a known case of COVID.
- Face Coverings Optional
- All other students, staff, visitors, and volunteers.
Please note that masks remain an effective way to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as COVID, RSV, and others. In order to protect themselves and their families and communities, people are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with vaccinations and boosters.
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Read Across America at Reedville | |
Students at Reedville Elementary School gave Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway their best Reedville Rams welcome on Tuesday, Mar. 7 when he visited the school for a belated Read Across America event. They loved hearing him read Pete the Cat and How Much is a Million?, and had plenty of entertaining questions for him. Many thanks to Mayor Callaway and our other guests at schools across HSD for sharing the joy of reading with our students. | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Bond Update: Liberty HS Solar Array Canopy
Construction crews are now installing the mountings on Liberty’s solar array canopy for over 170 photovoltaic panels, which can generate up to 55 kW of power. Students will gain hands-on education in sustainable technology once the project is completed in early April. Learn more and stay updated at Liberty’s bond project page.
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Teen Market Applications Open
The Washington County Chamber’s popular Teen Market program for high school entrepreneurs is accepting applications through Friday, Mar. 24. Students in the program receive business counseling and have the opportunity to sell their products at local markets, community events, and festivals. Learn more and apply on their website.
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Career and College Pathways Shuttle Programs - High School Forecasting
In addition to the more than sixty career and college pathway programs (CCPs) offered across our four comprehensive high schools, we are pleased to offer district-wide access to a selection of unique CCPs via our HSD CCP Shuttle System, which transports students to and from the school where the program is located…READ MORE
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Native American/Alaska Native PAC Meeting
The next meeting of our Native American/Alaska Native Parent Advisory Committee is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 15 in the Administration Center Board Room. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Culture Book Reading Day
The Black Village Family Advisory Committee welcomes all families to attend their Culture Book Reading Day from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 22 at Poynter Middle School…READ MORE
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Educational Equity Advisory Committee Meeting
In accordance with SB 732, HSD has formed an Educational Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC) to advise and inform the Superintendent and School Board on issues related to equity and corresponding practices. The next meeting of the EEAC takes place on Monday, Mar. 20 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room. Public seating is available.
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Nominate an Amazing Kid
Pamplin Media and the Hillsboro News-Times are calling for nominations of outstanding young people for their annual Amazing Kids special publication. Learn more on their website and make your nomination by Friday, Mar. 24.
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District Seeks Student Representatives to the School Board
Rising juniors and seniors at Glencoe, Hilhi, and Oak Street Campus are eligible to apply for Student Representative positions on the School Board by Monday, Apr. 3…READ MORE
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Join the Facilities Summer Work Crew
HSD’s Facilities department is seeking applicants for its Summer Maintenance Crew. Work will take place between Jun. 20 and Sep. 1, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a rate of $19.71 per hour. Letters of interest due by Friday, Apr. 14…READ MORE
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Pi Day
Tuesday, Mar. 14, is Pi Day! Pi, symbolized by the Greek letter π, is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. That ratio's first three digits are 3.14, hence the celebration of Pi Day on March 14th…READ MORE
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Hillsboro Schools Foundation Fundraiser at Langer’s
Join the Hillsboro Schools Foundation for family-friendly fun at Langer’s Entertainment Center from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 20. All proceeds from bowling and shoe rentals will be donated to HSF in support of innovative educational opportunities for HSD students.
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Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Make it a fun-filled summer with camps from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation! Local, affordable summer camps for youth offer NEW experiences in: Art & Music, Nature, Science & Technology, Sports, and Swimming.
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Final Week of Hillsboro Reads
Hillsboro Reads: Local Authors has one more week full of author talks, storytimes, and workshops heading into its culminating Expo event from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 18 at the Brookwood Public Library.
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STEM Summer Camp Teacher Recruitment
The PSU Center for Entrepreneurship seeks four STEM Camp Instructors to provide teaching and workshop support for 7 weeks this summer. Instructors will assist with hands-on prototyping activities for middle school students. Learn more in this flyer.
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The HSD Board of Directors comprises seven elected members serving four-year terms and three student representatives serving a one-year term. Board members are community volunteers and do not receive compensation for their work. Board members establish policy based on Oregon and Federal laws governing schools. The Board approves policies for the Superintendent to implement. Email: School Board. | |
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